~a heRO story~

[Spire]

The slaves of the Dark One moved near Spire, his breath was heavy, he let an arrow fly, but his shaky hand failed him, a shear miss.??Fear flooded him as they drew in closer.??Almost upon him, .. but suddenly a silver marked blade ran quickly across the beasts a Green haired maiden had been lurking in the shadows. Rika, Who's hair was constantly changing, had heard the pounding upon her friends door and ran to the rescue.??The beasts fell to the ground in a pool of foul smelling flesh. "Are you?okay?" Rika asked looking down upon Spire.

Catching his breath after a while he responded. "Thank.. you..??I could have died,"

"I think the Zombies overheard you yesterday.??I think you shouldn't go by yourself.??And don't be all macho telling me that you should go alone!??Even if you tell me no I'll still follow you." Rika said crossing her arms, secretly she was worried about him, not pausing in her speech to let him talk.

"I guess I have no choice," Spire said with a laugh, he knew Rika was stubborn and cared a lot about him, they did grow up together after all.

The two walked the town gathering everyone together neer the decayed fountain in the center of the now destoryed town, and after a few short goodbyes they set out on their journey to the Layer of the Dark One.